The Osun State Police Command has arrested more than 20 operatives of the Western Nigeria Security Network, popularly known as Amotekun, following the recent Akinlalu incident that occurred in the state.The Police have also sealed off Amotekun operational bases located in Osogbo and Ile-Ife as part of ongoing investigations.
Confirming the development, the Public Relations Officer of Amotekun Corps in Osun State, Yusuf Idowu, stated that security agents stormed the Corps’ operational base at Oke-Fia, Osogbo, on Wednesday evening, where several operatives were apprehended.
He added that about five operatives were also arrested in Ile-Ife, the area covering the community where the killings took place last Tuesday.
In a statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, Abiodun Ojelabi, the Command confirmed that five suspects have so far been detained in connection with the killings, while efforts are underway to track down other members of the Corps still at large.
Ojelabi further revealed that the State Commandant of Amotekun, Adekunle Omoyele, has yet to honour police invitations regarding the case.
He added that the Inspector-General of Police has directed the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) under the Force Intelligence Department to take over the investigation for proper coordination and transparency.
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